Election 2020

It may seem counterintuitive, but paying appreciably more taxes in 2020 could save families a lot of money down the road.

Depending on the economy and the election, they could be on the chopping block as soon as 2021.

From regulations to taxes, big changes could be in the offing.

A second-term Trump administration would likely continue its deregulatory efforts, focus on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's exit from conservatorship, and seek to facilitate fintech participation in the banking system.

Here's an at-a-glance guide to the candidates' positions on individual taxes.

Any tax increases on high-income individuals and corporations would be offset by massive spending packages targeted at accelerating the country’s recovery from the coronavirus, according to the firm.

The party’s draft party platform criticizes lax standards implemented by the Trump administration, and vows to strengthen Social Security.

Recognizing the elephant — and donkey — in the room can lead to a broader conversation about long-term investing

A weaker U.S. dollar and a rollback of some of the 2017 tax cuts are just two possibilities, experts say.

The Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee called for a public credit reporting agency and for the Postal Service to offer financial services, among other proposals issued through a unity task force with Bernie Sanders. But analysts suggest the recommendations are more about electoral politics than pushing for real reforms.

A Democratic-led SEC could revisit Reg BI, advocacy groups and industry observers say.

The potential for higher taxes next year may accelerate deals.

MFA hired a former George W. Bush administration staffer to bolster its lobbying presence ahead of what promises to be a turbulent political year.

The panel has had 13 public meetings since the Massachusetts senator’s last appearance, in May.

Critical comments about Wall Street in the first debates signal an unfriendly political environment. Here are some leading candidates’ financial policy views.

For some, the Democratic senator is an acceptable alternative to candidates who trigger their most visceral objections.